MR. CHRIS ANN BEARD CNM
NPI 1962504407
Advanced Practice Midwife in Bellingham, WA

Q: What is Chris Beard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Beard is 1962504407. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 4, 2006.

Q: What is Chris Beard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chris Beard was last updated on September 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since September 04, 2006PECOS Enrolled

3200 SQUALICUM PKWY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225(360) 752-5280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Mr. Chris Ann Beard Cnm NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MR. CHRIS ANN BEARD CNM (NPI 1962504407) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Bellingham, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP30003150) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962504407

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367A00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. CHRIS ANN BEARDCredential: CNM

Location Address3200 SQUALICUM PKWYBellingham, WA 98225-1932

Mailing Address1912 Mill AveBellingham, WA 98225-6736 · (503) 493-8990

Phone(360) 752-5280

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateSeptember 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 2023

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 7, 2023

✔ NPI 1962504407 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367A00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · AP30003150✔ Licensed in OR · 092000210N5

Definition

Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.

3200 SQUALICUM PKWY, Bellingham, WA 98225

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11990 Hospital Dr Ste 200Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-9315 · Phone (360) 856-8800 · Fax (360) 714-2520

Location 22901 Squalicum PkwyBellingham, WA 98225-1851 · Phone (360) 788-6360 · Fax (360) 788-6376

Location 34465 Cordata Pkwy Ste 102Bellingham, WA 98226-8037 · Phone (360) 752-5280 · Fax (360) 752-5282

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mr. Chris Ann Beard Cnm is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Chris Beard reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Providence Health & Services - Washington

48 mi

Family Medicine

11603 STATE AVE, SUITE G
Marysville, WA 98271

Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
705 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1063663458 (360) 658-6800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98225 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$88.29 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$71.29 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MEGHANN MULLEN

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

3200 SQUALICUM PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Whatcom County (360) 752-5280

JAMIE SANSONE DNP, CNM, ARNP

Advanced Practice Midwife

3200 SQUALICUM PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Whatcom County (360) 218-0917

AMY M LOUGHLIN CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife

3200 SQUALICUM PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Whatcom County (360) 752-5280

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Chris Beard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Beard is 1962504407. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 4, 2006.

Where is Chris Beard located?

Chris Beard practices at 3200 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225. The listed phone number is (360) 752-5280.

What is Chris Beard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Chris Beard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chris Beard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Chris Beard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chris Beard reassigns Medicare benefits to Providence Health & Services - Washington (Marysville, WA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Chris Beard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chris Beard accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Chris Beard as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chris Beard was last updated on September 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.